Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/PES/1922826
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Department of Education's Operational Policy, School Engagement and Compliance Division for a 13 month parental leave backfill period.
Do you enjoy helping people and problem solving with colleagues?
Are you interested in school operations and supporting Principals with policy questions?
Does writing operational policies that have an impact on the Victorian community make you excited?
Can you support other areas of the department to create content that is clear and useful for schools?
Then this is the role for you!
The Senior Advisor, Policy and Advisory Unit, makes a significant contribution to school education in Victoria through supporting government schools to understand and meet their policy and regulatory obligations, helping to reduce workload and administrative burden for school leaders by providing them with the information and support they need to do their jobs effectively.
Who are we looking for?
You'll be an experienced operational policy professional who understands school context, can cut through complexity and communicate with confidence.
You'll bring:
This is a Fixed term full-time opportunity until 13 August 2027.
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply Now button on this advertisement.
Applications should include a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (no longer than 2 pages) and resume.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Melanie McLeod – Manager Policy and Advisory via [email protected]
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in th e strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Monday, 18 May 2026.